Hotpoint CTF19 User's Manual
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1. a2. i neil iG i ant OOHING OF Gui Yi e Cracking or popping of es coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost 4 With automatic icemaker the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills A mm HOT AIR FROM BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR 9 Normal air flow cooling motor n the refrigeration process it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator Some floor coverings a discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures Your floor cover 0011 Supplier should be consulted if you obje ct to this discoloration aarti 0 continued m next page 7 Part No 467726P04 ee re ratem owes Eu 1 ILI REI ERATES pia a Ss RPSL 1 3 Lacer p SES ACES Rete ip Soa Tt Pee ae m i PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY e Temperature control not set coid enough Refer to page 3 FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT e Warm weather frequent door openings LSAT CIL LRP IW Py LHI TOO WARM e Package may be holding door open e Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment e Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open e Too frequent and too long door openings e Frost within package is normal FOODS DRY OUT e Foods not covered wrapped or seal
3. period of your appiiai ices fife NOW you can have t trouble free and s Wa udi E wed surpr service for as long as you own your appliance You can buy a Hotpoint Service Contract For one low fan usy ally iust p a day Iwo Git y JU ROS SEE E Hotpoint will take care of any repairs your appliance needs both parts and labor You a are protected for the L m na alm m m l ract even wnen dep PA pue dm Want more information There s no obligation You can get infor mation on Service Contracts any time Just write your name and sm address date of installation and ine modei and serial number of your appliance and send to Manager Service Contracts Hotpoint WCE 315 Appliance Park Louisville KY eme t a for in many cities iheres a Hotpoint ar Ca D 5 D Factory Servic a Canta 9 1 uri ue WA NE ERs GEARED VAE ERA SA radio dispatched truck will come to your home by appointment morning or afternoon Charge the work if you iss Aii the centers accept both Aina A d Visa Card Charl Mastet VACAT MA arn i V OCA Wal GS bm IGOK the White Pages for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE Or look for Hotpoint franchised Customer Care servicers You ll find them in the Yellow Pages under HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE or GENERAL ELEC n FRIC HOTPOINT CUSTOMER t SCA ICARE S
4. S330 rc BR reta ek nash Pa ESERE amp Jw the Energy Saver Switch You can rearrange your refrigerators shelves page 5 Save time and money Before you call for service thay use the Problem Solver pages 7 and 8 ID HEN TESA EP RTS 711 SS EEA er RM AA CM E TII irect Eloctric SR TORIR E OTRO A FHC f og tor BO f amp 9S IRB Pete Ged AMSHOP E CHOP GUU A LO LU ne Dt rm tte uU UL MEI escapee rary neem pie nh ore arent i eR ice UAI 3 Snr A ARI AE LEE TUYO UENIT TEST Menem gena DU eg a ya ree Moa ERE rT e M RIZ ranpa m ee ee ee Top Freezer Rm Ema OU OSE rem rmt nha au T TUE SO E E TEDE ne a antera ont uia EH eet TAT FT fct gg SFP Q8 00 ou See en Perea age OS 5 Soaks f oU E Nu oh 13 ee yt Bae dE HH E Eum E EH oa tay ou Vos e Sao ata Best FH RE dee Vene vd ap sd amp ee _ f amp _ 3 Rue PEELE BR Page Energy Saving Tips inside Front Cover important Cautions 1 How to Connect Electricity 2 Installation Requirements 2 Lim d
5. shows cracks or abrasion damage Thawed ground meats poultry be unplugged in order to avoid along its length or at either the NEARER AR hava vas ALANA mE at with a live wira filament im or ioi LilGAL tiv U airy VF OQOr contaci Witi a ive YUE HIANS or off color should not be refrozen A burned out light bulb may P fers and should not be eaten Thawed break when being replaced a When moving your retrigeratoi ice cream should be discarded If POTES one em away from the wail be careful the odor or color of any food is Note Turning control to OFF J not to roll over or damage the poor or questionable aet rid of it position does not remove power power cord The food may be dangerous to eat to the light circuit e After your refrigerator is in Even partial thawing and refreez e Donotoperate your refrigerator in operation do not touch the cold ing reduce the eating quality of the presence of explosive fumes tutem oett Unt rte vetere AEREE Meg peau yeso camere rers mm ai a Sark ed e cay a EB NU AR AA MR A FAL PTUS D sivc ux D ga een ae installation Requirements IMPORTANT Please Read Carefully MAROC Where a standard two prong wali 4 F E Tue Vau Us s 0 5 PREFERRED poe receptacle is encountered it is tne eS M personal responsibility and obli For perso nal safety ay gation of the customer to have it ihi NUR as NETS tnis A i must De
6. j mansum ALIGN LARGE PRONGS SLOTS lt lt mea INSURE PROPER xe 9 GROUND AND 3 7 FIRM CONNECTION gs BEFORE USE The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord 4 CAUTION Attaching adapter WF FD X l ground terminal to wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw Is L 2 a m nmin ml ot insulated and wall E P 1 Use of extension cords Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly rarnmmann anainet Tha ica nf an PRU UELED ETRE INS CAMJCATIE FU DII WAW SE VAT extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3 wire grounding type appli ance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum Such exten sion cords are obtainable througn your local service organization The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet 115 volt 60 Hertz or 100 voit 50 Hertz single phase AC This is recommended for best performance and to prevent over loading house wiring circuits which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Installation Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because i
7. replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle properly grounded f thi li ae ery ace NSURE PROPER DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM farnarinninn plu matac with REFORE USE STANCES CUT OR RE zM OVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD LEZEN IMATE ES J MIU YIEE TIAL vr a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle Fig 1 to minimize d l apo g 1 FAV lit VV CA LI na Ee d ssibility of electric shock de B US circuit checked by a electrician to make sure the NN SN receptacle is properly grounded continued next page ut 1 Part No 467726P04 d 3 El US 8 DTP NE uc ctum 7 oe dls am DP gyre ae aye ER BT 3 5 S m 2 ate IP YS FH BI mje EY apte patia Be EN 2 EA Tue Phe peus Go a y nt f T MES PARA P Hic f y ind ka 5 m qe s jn IS lee don meQUIFemients continued INIPOH PANT Please Mead Carefully Use af adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly TARAS RAMAN nn iion nf amadanmtar EI NAAI EH E AUAN IOL UOC VI O1 AUGU plug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED iN CANADA
8. 24 hours to completely cool down e Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooied or frozen OR e Hot weather frequent door openings e Door leit open 9 Jempera E controls are set too cold Refer to page 3 e Grille and co nsenser needc cleaning Refer to nage 6 e Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover MOTOR STARTS amp e Temperature controi starts and stops motor to maintain even temp ures gt STOPS FREQUENTLY VIBRATION OR e f refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor RATTLING and front roller screws or leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven Refer to INSTALLATION on page 2 e f dishes vibrate on shelves try moving them Slight vibration is normali e Defrost water pan rattling needs to be positioned properly OPERATING SOUNDS e The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator e Normal fan air flow one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator ana freezer compartments another fan cools the compressor motor i e These NORMAL sounds Will also pe heard irom time to time e Defrost timer switch clicks a defrost A e eic umi mw aam d v r x Aar HE Vall e Defrost water aripping into e Temperature control clicks ONG r OFF hatlina Ar euuienlin
9. Our ranOmsead VUSO VAC 5 system the compressor conden servicers during normal working Ser evaporator and all connecting hours Check the White Pages for tubing that fails because ofa HOTPOINT FACTORY EU L V7V7TV Th 1 15 ie IOW ages Or et NA ord am e rati asm ama manuraciuring detect HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC EN HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE CEDIC WL 71 0 eee ee eee P etd t5751 5 AT BS PAIX I SF AR A Bao Fad bas 8 a Q uemmnunm trinn FA vrei ir hama tn e Ranlaramant ot haren fi ICAC WH 8 ese j 8 Xd wu Hd Ree We V Bee EH iue RU OGI VIOS UIO t yuu HJIR ww 1 11 1 1 WE IWO sl teach you how to use the product or osetia 3 of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care Material E e Failure of the product if it is ite intanaan If you then have any questions ood de AUS about operating the product usea TOF Other tan ns inten ded Call up ee aed tae otal purpose or used commercially piease contact your GGaer Of Ou por 4 a 5 Consumer Affairs office at the l address below or call toll free a e Damage gt to product Ted used f DY ACCIOSCTL Hiro HOUUS ACLS ae The GE Answer Center God X 800 626 2000 RSSI consumer Intormation Service WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL 02 e Improper installation NAMA
10. adjust the desired compartment con trol one letter or number ai a time Note Turning the fresh food control to OFF turns off BOTH compari ments fresh food AND freezer md Hu 2 E sed gm fe M geie m em 5 u EE ore Ra gy SE MUST Fo poa ob bee By Bg fet 0 H1 Ni Auk ie ote 4 1 t LX T uut HE PS Wer Use the milk test i the fresh food ars BIA o nn inb ss er om E Placa comparuncnt ciace a container of milk onthe top shelf in the fresh food compartment Check it a day later If the milk is too warm or too cold adjust the temperature controls Use the ice cream test for the freezer compariment Place a con tainer of ice cream in the center of LLAJ TNE NE FN WENA ed the freezer compartment Check it after a day If it s too hard or too soft adjust the temperature controls dert allow 24 hours for the reirig erator to reach the temperature you set TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FREEZER FRESH FOOD INITIAL SETTING 5 COLDEST 9 if vou turn your household thermostat below 60 F at night you may want to turn the ettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the freezer con trois to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compart ment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your lettered setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever period of ti
11. ay E bs die E ch EUR S P Nue Lic m Hy T 8 o pya urati ye ent ALATA c on Accessory Kit foptionat at Duns Gest A Hotpoint automatic icemaker will repiace the ice you use automati cally It can keep you supplied with a binful of cubes ice for everything am slm m iori ma ad iare AY Arn CVT yiuUuy viti ut tuo oo vi HUSO if your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an auto EH matic icemaker you may add one contact your local Hotpoint dealer specify UK KIT 1 n Note Some models are not equipped fes an antamatinr tramaleor uU accept CAL E AULIE PVG Gi s 8 3 Aib g 2 if Z 5 ie a y 5 B E 3 APA en pa A oat Be REE RAP Or igGras AI eGn AIOE rire Your ice cubes can DN be as clear and fresh tasting as the water that produces them That s why it s a good idea to purify your water with a Quadra Kleen Water Filter Its activated charcoal removes musty stale odors and unpleasant medicinal matallin tactnce A RAFAT IC I1 I CLCAILIX LaAGLoO FN Mi WUD fiber cartridge catches dirt rust particles sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard v analnA UAT The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your Hotpoint dealer Specify WR97X214 It has complete installation instruc iz tions and installs in minutes on 1 4 O D copper wate
12. free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Mt m B N am 4 m AMA GU RA an an wae m de a mmm mm CUI ISUuitici HIOUETIdatiUll VICE or write include your phone number Onno mAr VAJI OUI TIO M Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 faire IGI w RO E E See TRS epee bibs E RET ERE e Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night check to be sure doors haven t been left ajar inadvertently LANI VY WI SFR e Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator ting them in Wipe all moisture from bottles and cartons before put 1 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label at the bottom just inside the fresh food compartment door OLED IST E roduct Ownership e card that came with your refrigerator Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Use these numbers in any PALLY ADNAANAARAA AY OANA GWI I IUAWEIVG WE VI VI WCAL concerning your refrigerator the dealer or build the refrigerator Save time and money Before you call for service check the Problem Solver on pages 7 and 8 it lists mii iOr causes of UPC atin ig sey operating problems that you can correct yourself It could save you an unnecessary service call Keep all foods covered to reduce moisture build up i
13. homes which are not air conditioned Over an extended period of time moisture that forms on the outside may cause deterioration of the paint finish It will be important to protect the finish by using appliance polish wax as described on page 6 When the Energy Saver Switch is pushed to the right electricity flows mrt am Vn 79 througn ihe iow wattage heaters which warm the outside of the cab inet and under most conditions prevent the forming of moisture or water droplets i a cefrostit 163 C 5 Pw pu cc it is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically Part No 467726P04 PORE Er u LAS PE IN IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER AT AT 35 to 40 F O F nnmn Eating quality drops after time shown DAYS MONTHS Fresh Meats Roasts Beef and L amb 3to5 6 to 12 Roasts Pork and Veal 3105 4to8 Steaks Bee 3 to 5 6 to 12 Chops Lamb cer 105 6 to 9 Chops Pork 305 3 to 4 Ground and Stew Meats 1 7 2 to 3 Variety Meats to 2 3 to 4 Sausage Pork 1 to 2 2 t0 3 Processed Meats BACON ce ogni vent E TE E 7 1 21 oss 4 Ham Whole 7 1 to 2 Ham Half 5 1 to 2 Ham Slices 3 1 to 2 Luncheon Meats 3 to 5 Freezing Sausage Smoked 7 not Sa
14. 4 am nad to e Gasy Partis i e estimated time of A a Y 9 siep by siep instruction e recommended toois ific 08 enti me D EIS 417 e Where to Purchase Step by Step Repair Manuals and Parts You can purchase Hotpoint repair manuals and replacement parts for your appliance trom autnorizea participating Hotpoint dealers BS a a aes sam ams PV PP 10312 UI Sc CHAIN o sh oula IIS attempted only by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical electronic and mech anical experience Any attempt to Panair A MSA AMMAN moans raciilt COMA THAW XGIMIEB AZA IB OU UU SP tliay in personal injury and property damage Sy E E RE RDA NEGERE d E Se Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 This panel Known as MACAP is a group of independeni consumer experts under the sponsorship of several industrv associations its purpose is to study practices and advise the industry of ways to improve customer service Because MACAP is free of industry contro and influence it is able to make WAS INA FP TET RINE Ney PAF AER RY t impartial recommendations con sidering each case individually Part No 467726P 04 OO P megter aem rM tta ee mag n ette gt RUN HEP rm Sam Here n a user bp DP Sess y Eris 35 qi ae
15. ERVICE CELA E M pu LE E E 0 WINE 3 UW ME likes to do it yourself or if you re interested in saving money on out of warranty repairs Hotpoint now offers soma real ha In JYV Ue PAX WATE WAL nar Step by Step Repair Manual You can use this manual to solve nnmman ranair nrahlame Hotpoint RES ENED DN pres 1 Yet MRS ELSE TE NP makes it easy because your manual contains important do it yourself information e charts to help you diagnose ax ao om B E etm progoiems I m cm e easy to understand instructions step by step photos wiin procedures B If you are dissatisfied with the service you received here are three steps you should follow FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are dissatisfied In most cases this will solve the nrobiam uf LAL AP LEPENE WWVEDL wx V LEENA Pork Wa NEXT VO u arm abil ieeatioftin iN iyo CAG Gli CIIDOCIULIOIECLI write all the d ietal ils including your Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint WCOE 312 Appliance Park Ouisville KY 40225 2onlanenent Parte S UFE DUATU NR E Eee KV 3 COS OUS When repairing your appliance be sure to use authorized Hotpoint replacement parts Each part is amm murs d AN GUILT UU VUA 1 mm d om packaged in e l C m 2 a BCE Po Ps PIA
16. RES LA EAIN ANA bon d o If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible tor providing s r plumbing ana ETAT NE NG EE reeet 24 a adequate electrical other connecting facilities M EN F TUE p a Th A UR aM re ES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state avrAiir eOtbateleo ttarnayw Glannral d Eos BEI NGHE RUN ONERE DENM CMM NER manta Ion affa affina y A y 4 Lit di VU OIULG O FICLVUITI 2121 RET RN Eos aO RR at at IN 7878 otat consumer affairs 92112 Wt a3 a d To know what your legai rights are in your state consulit your local or S Warrantor General Electric Company o S nf t ru d x red p or C RN jt F QN ED Pi E ee 3 1 a OLE rrean irt RATE ret AS gt Sn 2 q 5 uL par 5 it ay f oS i seit dioe MELE SS ae et prd xt E ma e euEs meo d e Part No 467726P04 uM NES e RN A G POL d p iu ih l gora niea LI E free Mus AN A QUALITY PRODUCT OF xi GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY rs A
17. adily available in a wide selection at vour favor MAE B UE Mf Joco ite store To freeze meat fish and poultry wrap well in freezer weight foil or other heavy duty wrapping material formina it carefully to the shape of the contents This expels air Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good lasting seal Don t refreeze meat that has com pletely thawed meat whether raw or cooked can be frozen success fully only once Limit freezing of fresh unfrozen meats or seafoods to number of nan ata Fim pounds ai a ume as follows CTE qm 16 pounds CIEIS Seer ei Sn 18 pounds Organize your food storage tor convenience e Store all like things together This not only saves time but electricity because you can find foods faster e Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly e Use the handy shelves on the door for most frequentiy used sauces and f AS condiments rm de e Use ine meat drawer if your moei has one for meats you do not freeze Te save money i in ene QV and food cosis e Place most perishable items such as milk cream or cottage cheese toward the rear of the top shelf as they will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment e Cover moist foods with tight lids plastic film or foil e Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in storage drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic con rs
18. c parts Wash ice trays and ice storage bin in lukewarm water only Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Do not wash any plastic paris irom your refrigerator in your au utomatic dishwasner p qt bem e T a pra oy Ed 2 e seh L9 ez td M te 8 BH Want 7 He Bas E Sap B Apuli Bp os GR 1 u VA 3 t SL DEL RE Bohind Care should be taken in moving araid your refr iger ator away from HI the Wail All types of floor coverings can be damaged particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces If your refrigerator is on wheels pull it straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving your refrigerator inaside direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator Condenser For most efficient operation remove the base grille see page 2 and remove the defrost water pan than malman a AFAM then either sweep away or vacuum Up dust that i IS axed readily accessible This easy cleaning aA operation should be done at least aS E once a year N S i TSA Condenser Defrost Water Pan Pan located behind base grille should be cleaned at least once a year When reinstalling pan firmly push pan ALL THE WAY IN until it Stops O ncc CERE CE Men aer x adi
19. ed properly FROST OR ICE i CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD i SLOW ICE CUBE e Door may have been left ajar FREEZING e Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder ICE CLIBES HAVE e Old cubes need to be discarded ODOR TASTE e Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed e Unsealed packages in refrigerator and or freezer 1 may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes e Interior of refrigerator needs a to page 6 E MOISTURE FORMS o ON OUTSIDE OF NUM mie E REFRIGERATOR MOISTURE COLLECTS INSIDE be tightly covered e Foods with strong odors shoul e Check for spoiled food p e Interior needs cleaning Refer to page 6 e Defrost water pan needs cleaning e Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace monthly eue malar AE ceduneocm Bd Bu do Sue Ros pe napia Exom 8 Xue uu ate electrical diagnosis in your nome takes only minutes for a service tech is wired for accur i naa tei innu IG move or unload refriaerator to make diaanosis S C lt j x D v Q D lt pem e ta nhani ite ANtira alantrinal evietam l iil Iidii LO GCIEICUR ILS CII TC VIUUU LUMI Oy OUCIIHI 1 TIO Eig i When you go on mij Wihan vai move ences ed i ww ater 8 d QjOWe wed Li HOM Wunde Ww Mer For extended vacations or below 60 F follow same in
20. h wax paper or aluminum foil or put ina plastic bag e Carefully wrap to expel air and prevent mold e Store pre packaged cheese in its own wrapping if you wish To store vegetables Vegetable drawers have been specially de signed to preserve natural moisture and freshness of produce e Crispness can be maintained by covering vegetables with a moist trivial e As a further aid to freshness pre packaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping To store ice cream Fine quality ice cream with high cream content will normally require sligntly lower temperatures than more airy already packaged brands with low cream content e t will be necessary to experiment to determine the location in the freezer compartment and the tem perature control setting to keep vour favorite ice cream at the right serving temperature e Also the rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front lips on freezing 5 There are ibas essential require ments for efficient home freezing 1 initial quality Freeze only top quality foods Freezing retains quality and flavor it cannot improve quality 2 Speed The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after pick ing the better the frozen product PW MF WF fe WE UR will be You ll save time too because less culling and sorting will be necessary 3 Proper packaging Use food wraps designed especially for freezing they re re
21. ikely to break with repeated use Should ihe adapter ground terminal break DO NOT USE the s 4 2f T m con nl na dm sem s na cma gu ED VE es jam n sd Hance until a proper 6 has again been established va Also see Energy Saving Tips ranarninga location MAT he as WOW Wee EW Rv ife zA 8 Allow 5 8 at each side and 1 over the top for ease of installation and proper air circulation gt i aca pet a uas 54 ES EE NE EM s Beg f When building a new nome consider providing water supply to refrigerator location It will simplify connection of optional automatic m 2 Lo icemaker should you wish to install one at a later date h3 plierson the roller adjusting screw s 3 8 hex head bolt When adjusting rollers or leveling legs for proper door closure bottom Ace c Ix b ud x front edge of cabinet snould be approximately 5 8 from floor on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and gently push forward nati arifla enano into niacea EF v HET wt rf E VJ peter n LS SS t d Wane S TE iae deen take Sma cor ame C INITIAL SETTING Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the tempera ture in the fresh food and freezer pe FA INITIALLY control at 5 control at d f For colder or warmer temperatures
22. leOeired niimharn USOH CU IULII of cubes Wash trays and storage bucket in f lukewarm water only Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher Part No 4677265P04 5 eid Protect the paint finish The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality baked on paint finish With proper care it will stay new looking and rust free for years Apply a coat of aopliance polish wax when the refriaerator is new and then at least twice a year Appliance Polish Wax amp Cleaner Cat No WR97X216 is available from GE Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts Keep the finish clean Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent Dry and polish with a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel Do not use scouring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners containing pieacn iE ek 2 Clean both fresh fcod and freezer compartments at least once a year It is recommended that the refriger ator be unplugged before clearing if this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Follow this same pro cedure for cleaning door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers and ali plasti
23. me you are turning down your thermostat This is especially importan it when the thermostat is turned down for an extended period This chanae should have no effect on your fresh food section However if freezing occurs turn the numbered controi one step warmer as from 5 to 4 When you stop turning the thermo stat down turn temperature controls back to their regular settings B 5 ET TEM POP VU Ewell i fsa j ud ff Ax Se Ms es k DOSE EAR RU gon V at t 3 St sid ft Bs m E E ME J i The Energy Saver Switch is located on the temperature control panel To reduce the amount of electricity required to operate your retriger aior push switch to the left position This turns off heaters in your refrigerator that prevent moisture from forming on the outside 0 Isa nt the Rae WE 11 16 can save you money Estimated yearly savings depending on your iocai electric rates are as follows ode Estimated Yearly S Savings Electric Rate Per ate Per Kwh Savings Approx 16 16 nergy S Saver Switch CTF17 9 00 16 00 21 00 CTF19 10 00 17 00 23 00 With the heaters turned off there is a chance that moisture may form on the outside of your refrigerator especially when the weather is humid The humidity is most iikety to be high in the summer in the early morning hours and in
24. nside the refrigerator e If you turn controls to coldes position for quick chilling or freez ing be sure to turn them back to regular settings e Don t overcrowed VS IE reiri tM XY UM Z wh gt ES RE e d can require exira g rgy to keep every ia electrical ene thing cool ai i N GEF Ne pamm rregi AAE E SE REA oo EA ER ES ME A edna tg MUN E EAS dar ae SP SE CRESS SUR ALL eee us penc 2 ee iL E zm ung epo Fe ear UI UC TTA Eee ete ee ere pop EIER iov Eu uui cap mad ui RY A od hon rina Gre aS Cie gt E 7 2 PU RSS Pepa oe aE a mportant Cautions FRI pu ORE E j D ead all instructions before using this appli ance koc rhon ha rci nmn E bou amen Laut At ult o eom C o EAE DET rate Een 1 AEA a to est O US BE MINES hine Mie nto WARNING When using this surfaces particularly when hands foods particularly fruits vege am appliance always exercise basic are damp or wet Skin may adhere tables and prepared foods The safety precautions including the to these extremely cold surfaces eating quality of red meais is following affected less than that of many e If your refrigerator has an other foods Use refrozen foods as s Use this appliance only for its automatic icemaker do not place soon as possible to save as much intended p
25. or wrannoad in nlactic film Y VVICALZEZNAVA TED WIL one i A CAill IGT Vl Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at once e Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy e When going out of town for sev eral days leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator If mma tanmon MI o move the icemaker manual switch to OFF and shut off water to the refrigerator I en EU ME UU E Ea D eer stat FRA X A FAI BET pma a Rl mA nemen reni ttem en pare os sida Bart s arm po ITSO a rre cape qua pompa neri eaae rt rre om emen MRT PES Ne ae Te aan tht ream f npo tm aye Ama mmm eem mme m ere omae p adjustable enabling you to rearrange them to fit your family s fnn etnrana needs The typical shelf arrangement shown above is merely a guide shelves or a different shelf qe arrangement 2 Bi In 1 Lift up Tilt up n and out x To remove shelves Tilt shelf up at front then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refriaerator BNW UES d um oe To replace shelves Select desired shelf height With shelf front raised slightly engage top lugs in tracks cont rear of cabinet Then lower front A _ locks into position C
26. r line n aurea m PL SC nin Ec entente ie memi eros prenne ac memet ge TON Perey MM 55 ee ma pa ey ete meee te Se ee e E ee ee OE SES TS ORE SV S ilu EDS iem mm e EI f i bg eras ies a Tee 1 x rS IG A e EASE RENE iii usi 7 TTF Eee f E Me e Poets Fora a agemus PRY TER fond agn A EE E TU Ed 0 iy Ts y UD OE HOX en PEDE 1 RS Bo PUT je Jt you have a problem it may be 7 minor You may be abie to correct it yourself Just use this Problem _ Solver to locate your problem and Save time and money before you call for service check the following puces esc eee Td esae n T SO ee ee OMIT 8 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY REFRIGERATOR e May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes DOES NOT OPERATE e Temperature control in OFF position E e if interior light is not on refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall receptacle e If plug is secure and the refrigerator Still fails tO operate plugalampora Podio small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse OPERATES e Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer OR LONG PERIODS compartment require more operating time e Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home usually requires
27. ry shelf until it Te mpered glass s shelves on modets Lii tian LO SO equipped are adjustable in the jsame manner NE s dg Pe ea ee rg zt gu Mm 1 SE gt 5 TE EE ic Crete m LIT yy ee IS Tul and Vegetable Drawers Detachable Meat Drawe SO equipped on models so dn rei 8 on models Drawers at bottom of fresh food compartment will stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor Drawers can easily be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past stop iocation The slide out meat drawer can be removed and taken to the sink or food preparation area To remove drawers when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully On haif width sheit modeis drawer and shelf to which it attaches can be relocated at any level 1 Remove drawer farthest from On full width shelf models just slide drawer out remove drawer cover from shelf above relocate cover in the position you desire it ur pe and slide drawer back into piace ice Service Easy Release ed irays Xni e on nRIOOCSIS so equipped io d To release ice cubes invert tray hold it over storage bucket on models so equipped or bowl and twist tray at botn enas For only one or two ice cubes MET 7 leave the tray right side up twist TST both ends slightly and remove eens r
28. s Sige E Sere Fete SUE ERE um MCI LM UIDERI TEN MILLS Ie cera ey pee ey RE oe 0 hee se OM MODE RES zu HSA E A AR S PI CNN PU _ charge parts ad service labor in by our Factory Service Centers or ETUR De 25 BESO MOOR YOUR ET CRT Y p 1 ae hess Bo OS GREOGREE 3 7 E gt 3 i OR Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period et El as mE 2 Ej FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the SAN 23 S 2 For one year from date of original original purchaser and any succeed eis purchase we will provide free of ig EF for products purchased at ey for ordinary nome use in ihe 48 iE RR ias charge parts and service labor in dei your nome to repair Of replace ary ne e s iet CM J d zi part of the refrigerator that fails as 1 E A IN Alas tit e e same except that i 2 because of a manufacturing defect Warranty is l edi is LIMITED because you must pay C CE BIOS Ei 3 FHI VITA WARD ARITY to ship the product to the service uy CAL PULL FIVE CAN ET i et S a rell Ei Nice aas fee Ma cce shop or for the service technician s I MA x l FOI HVE yCaro ONI uai WERGEA travel costs to vour home purchase we will provide free of d es All warranty service will be provided I your home to repair or replace any hu aur franchicoand Cretamar C ara Sent 0 pari of ihe sealed refrigerating vy
29. struc Disconnect power t cord fro Sms absences shut off power to tions as tor extended vacations receptacle remove ali food ana refrigerator turn the numbered If you have an icemaker move clean and dry the interior control OFF clean intarinr with oL Ln NITET PU 5 VUE IU VE Vl TEU INVI tabl icemaker manuai switch to Orr Secure all loose items such as png eod NOE ne A position and be sure to shut off grille shelves and storage pans by spoon of soda to one quart of water water supply ON OFF switch is taping them securely in place to Wipe dry To prevent odors eave located near the front of the prevent damage open box of soda in refrigerator icemaker AUS des AAA AAA Be sure refrigerator stays in Leave UVI o UNGI i y upright position only during actual moving and in van Refrigerator C must be secured in van to prevent movement Protect outside of yafrinaratnar wath blanket fri gt PPE GT AZ 33 BAVA IEND L E EET fou H For shorter vacations remove per ishabie foods and leave controis at regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop sn Vari n new Amman annA i AUT ELIGVV QOME INN TF designed and OE product Before it left the factory it went through rigorous tests just to make sure it was as siete ik ce as possibie And you have a warranty to protect you against any manu facturing defects during the early eee 405 eee
30. t will not run often enough c do vem moms sim io maintain proper temperatures Hollers Leveliug Legs Adjusiabie rollers on models so equipped which enable you to move refrigerator away from wall for cleaning or leveling legs are located behind base grille they nds mile ha antoaonrafrinnaratnar c OPI IU OGL OU POM GI atu bo firmly positioned on floor and front is raised just enough that doors close easily when opened about halfway a m udi 5 MI NN A STRAIGHT OUT To adjust rollers or leveling legs remove base grille by grasping It al at bottom and pulling it straight out ROLLER ADJUSTING SCREW Ex Turn roller adjusting screws or leveling legs clockwise to raise metal and f ronrontaria ic cron incor thro iih P x did n on 5 RES MT M rafrinaratnr man som Dem mom E m m le n nem rm Tom PX NM MEAE C LJ rg LO install T on a 11920 strong enougn i CII ysl Givi he Rot I HY batts BL house Wiring Customer should ta oummnart a fiii Inarina rafrinaratnr lower It Use adiustable wrench Or EV DURI LCS ULE Y IVOUUUU EXER GUI E H have the circuit checked by a qual ified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very l
31. um A dand Dallara y PRY O PALIIUODL PUTO ee ee rn Su How to Adjust Leveling Legs 2 How to Set Temperature COAYWOlS shoo hho hase 3 How to Use Energy Saver OWNER iode aula ee ter bas 3 fn nt eae aa ra a omm dea a arms A iroOGd ot Orage SUGGESUONS Sheives and Storage Drawers 5 ice Service 00 5 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Accessories eee 6 Problem Solver 7 8 Special Services Inside Back Cover Warranty Back Cover e Location of your refrigerator is important Avoid locating it next to your range a heating vent or where sun will shine directly on it e Don t open doors more often than necessary Close the doors as soon as lat l mid possible DaliiCcuiariy Hi ri E HUT weather o Keep Energy Saver Switch in the left position unless moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator EES E ERA TEER T zz pes E MUTTER Met ean oo SS RSS ee Saleh Dott oeEE aad EEE S EIS E SAEI TCI Baa SE ETT EE pre TD EET SET ncm REPETI At LU Gui A E rii gr c 2 Ss x eas d LE AA TT t T Read this book carefully It is designed to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properiy Keep it handy for answers to your questions a nmm amnnnmentnamps anmathinn H you UV 1 UI HUI OUO TUE OUTIL TIL IS or need more help Call toll
32. urpose as described in fingers or hands on the automatic of their eating quality as you can in lis Use and Care BOOK icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in This will e f your old refrigerator is still e This refrigerator must be properly prevent contact with the moving around the house but not in use installed in accordance with the parts of the eiector mechanism be sure to remove ihe doors This installation Instructions before it or with the heating element that will reduce the possibility of danger is used See grounding instructions releases the cubes to children below and on page 2 o Dont refreeze frozen foods e Unplug your refrigerator e Never unplug your refrigerator which nave thawed compieteily by pulling on the power cord The United States Department of A Before making any repairs Always grip plug firmly and pull Agriculture in Home and Garden Note We strongly recommend straight out from the receptacle Bulletin No 69 says that any servicing be performed s Repair or replace immorliatalw You may safely refreeze frozen by s qualified individual epa immediately foods that have thawed if they still B Before cleaning all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F C Before replacing a burned out 3 i i i Lib iu 0 ri not E 2 00 Wat eos light bulb the refrigerator should
33. usage recom Dry and Semi Dry 14 to 21 mended Cooked Meats Cooked Meals and Meat Dishes 3 to 4 2 to 3 Gravy and Meat Broth 1 10 2 2 to 3 Fresh Poultry Chicken and Turkey Whole 1 to 2 12 Chicken Pieces 1 102 9 Turkey Pieces 1 2 6 Duck and Goose Whole 1 to 2 6 GBI ies i to 2 3 Cooked Poultry Pieces Covered with Broth 1to2 6 Pieces Not Covered 1 2 1 Cooked Poultry Dishes 1 to 2 6 Fried Chicken 1 to 2 4 Other than for meats and pouar Most fruits and vegetables 8 12 months kean d Sion ats 4 ud ee ee we aa 6 8 months Fatty fish rolls and breads soups stew casseroles 2 3 months Cakes pies sandwiches left overs cooked Ice cream original carton 1 month max m m m hee am New tecnniques are constanily being developed Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods U S Department of Agriculture To store unfrozen meats fish and poultry Meats fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in auality and age consequently fA AFA Tam safe storage time in your refrig erator will vary N A LE Be Seif ELLA V LOI be Baya vA N31 e Always remove store wrappings e Rewrap in foil film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately To store cheese wrap well wit
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